Sen. Wyden among Democrats grilling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over anti-vax stance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing a contentious confirmation hearing for his nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, despite his past support for anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and lack of a firm stance on abortion access.
Senator Wyden challenges RFK Jr.'s shifting stance on health care in nomination hearing
Vaccines were not the only thing Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) detailed in his opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination.In his prepared remarks he said, Wyde
RFK Jr. grilled by Sen. Wyden, others on his views on vaccines and abortion in first confirmation hearing
Over rigorous questioning from senators Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid out his vision to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, while backtracking on his past statements in support of abortion and against vaccines.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
Kennedy confuses Medicare, Medicaid in contentious confirmation hearing
In a confirmation hearing for his nomination to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confused two of the massive healthcare programs he would be overseeing as secretary — Medicare and Medicaid — and insisted he was not anti-vaccine.
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejects ‘anti-vaccine’ label at confirmation hearing, but Democrats push back
Over many years, Kennedy has been clear about his beliefs on vaccines in dozens of interviews, podcasts and social media posts.
Robert F Kennedy Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a former Democrat, addressed criticism that he is anti-vaccine,
Watch highlights from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial selection to run the Department of Health and Human Services, began two days of confirmation hearings before Senate committees on Jan. 29.
Robert Kennedy Jr. Confirmation Hearing: Time and How To Watch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take center stage on Wednesday and Thursday as he testifies before the Senate as President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Wyden Says Kennedy Has Embraced Conspiracy Theories
Senate Finance Committee ranking member Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) began the attacks on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his opening ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine views during Health and Human Services nomination hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and ...
Are deep Medicaid cuts in store for the nation's poor? Here's what Kennedy would do.
Democrats worry the Trump administration plans deep cuts to Medicaid. If confirmed, here's what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans ...
Sen. Maggie Hassan accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of flip-flopping on abortion
The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during ...